Biopsy results show Durbin cancer free

WASHINGTON--A full biopsy of the Sen. Dick Durbin's tumor removed Aug. 12 showed no signs of cancer, according to a statement his office released Wednesday.

Durbin, 65, underwent surgery for a small gastro-intestinal stromal tumor, known as a GIST, at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Doctors say no further treatment is expected, the statement said.

Durbin, the Senate assistant majority leader, resumed a full schedule last week, said Christina Mulka, his press secretary. His activities included appearing at the Illinois State Fair and campaigning downstate with Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias, she said.

Congress is in its August recess. Durbin is on vacation this week and "is spending some time with his family," she said. #